1. Newsletter - February 2016

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    Our February 2016 newsletter shares updates including an upcoming event for BME people, introducing our new Chair, and what our Young Healthwatch volunteers have been working on

  2. Newsletter - Spring 2016

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    Our Spring 2016 newsletter shares updates including our new 'Rate and Review' website, and our report into people's experiences at A&E

  3. Have your say! State of Care Survey 2016

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    Carers UK are asking anyone who is an unpaid carer for a disabled, older, or seriously ill relative or friend to complete the State of Care Survey 2016.

  4. Have your say on improving cancer care in Sheffield

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    In 2015/16, NHS Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group and Sheffield City Council undertook work to understand the needs of Sheffield residents in relation to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and living with cancer.

  5. Guide to supporting patients’ choices to avoid long hospital stays

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    NHS England have published a quick guide to help people avoid long hospital stays.

  6. Grill Greg! Young People’s Question Time with the Director of Public Health (14 June)

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    Young people's Q&A with Greg Fell, Sheffield's Director of Public Health
    Tuesday 14th June, 4.45-7pm. The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW

  7. Have your say! Inspection of Sheffield Children’s Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) are going to be inspecting Sheffield Children’s Hospital in June.
    They want to hear about your experiences of the service.

  8. Newsletter - Summer 2016

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    Our Summer 2016 newsletter shares updates including our National award win, and our latest Annual Report

  9. Have your say! Disabled access to dental services survey

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    We are aware that some physically disabled people may be experiencing difficulties accessing dental services.

  10. CQC Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) the independent regulator of all health and adult social care services in England will be inspecting Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust on 13 September 2016.

  11. Could a soft drinks levy help child obesity? Have your say

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    Today nearly a third of children aged 2 to 15 are overweight or obese and younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and staying obese for longer.

  12. Patient data: how it’s used, stored and shared. Have your say

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    Over the summer the Government is seeking views from the public on plans for how the NHS will be able to use patient data to improve services and treatments.

  13. Newsletter - Autumn 2016

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    Our Autumn 2016 newsletter shares updates including our Mental Health Crisis Care report, our work on Enter & View visits, and an update on our engagement work

  14. Mental health directory for young people launched

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    A new downloadable directory has been launched to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Sheffield.

  15. Consultation on interpreter services in primary care

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    Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group is holding a consultation into interpreter services in primary care settings (GPs, dentists and optometrists).

  16. Healthwatch Sheffield looking for Project Officer

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    We are looking to recruit a Project Officer to join the team.

  17. Healthwatch is recruiting a new Administrator

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    Healthwatch Sheffield are looking to recruit an Administrator

    To provide effective and efficient administrative support to Healthwatch Sheffield, to the staff team and to the Healthwatch Sheffield Chair and Advisory Board as appropriate.

  18. Get your flu jab!

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    Are you over 65, pregnant, or have an existing heath condition? Then you are eligible for a free flu vaccination.

  19. New self-help guide for children who are scared of the dentist

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    We know that more than a third of children report some fear of visiting the dentist.

  20. New scheme to beat Type 2 diabetes launched this month

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    A new scheme is being launched in GP practices across Sheffield this month to help people with a high risk of Type 2 diabetes avoid developing the illness.

  21. SHSC launches Recognition and Achievement Awards

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    Have you recently received excellent care from one of SHSC’s services or do you know a staff member or team who is doing an outstanding job when providing care?

  22. Sustainability and Transformation Plan published

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    South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, like all other health regions, is developing a Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP). 

  23. Council consultation on smoking control strategy

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    Sheffield City Council and other public health partners are currently reviewing the Tobacco Control Strategy for 2017-2022.

  24. Healthwatch’s Judy writes for Telegraph Health

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    Judy Robinson, Chair of Healthwatch Sheffield, is now a regular contributor to the Sheffield Telegraph’s Health page. Her first article was published today.